Michiel de Ruyter

Michiel de Ruyter (1607–1676) was a Dutch military officer, sailor and skipper.

Also recorded as Michael de Ruyter; Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter.

Overview

Born at Vlissingen in 1607, died at Syracuse in 1676.

In detail

the recorded working language is Dutch.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Vlissingen and Amsterdam. Residence is recorded at Residence of Michiel de Ruyter.

Work by Michiel de Ruyter is recorded in the collections of NIOD Institute for War, Holocaust and Genocide Studies and Het Scheepvaartmuseum.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Order of Saint Michael.

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“Michiel de Ruyter”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q316945: Michiel de Ruyter
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